Oct. 31, 2011 | Halloween Takes the Halls, But Not the Streets

Rose Propp, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011

Annie Raifaisen ’14, Brooke Berlin ’14 and Elizabeth Camche ’14 don their animal costumes on Halloween. But, hold on. According to an email to Westport Public School parents, maybe the candy won’t fill kids bags after all: The Town of Westport strongly urges that Trick... Read more »

Trick or Treat

Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011

Halloween is here. For little kids, it is their favorite holiday because they get candy, carve pumpkins, and can be anything they want to be. However, since we are in high school now, should we even bother with Halloween? Aren’t we too old to like Halloween? “I still trick-or-treat and I do it... Read more »

October 30, 2011 | Roughin’ It

Isaac Stein, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2011

Major Record Labels to Possibly Abandon CD Format by End of 2012

Ben Reiser, News Editor
October 30, 2011

If you’re a Staples student, chances are you bought your last single, album, soundtrack, EP or remix on iTunes. The idea of getting your music from a CD probably hasn’t even dawned on you for the last four or five years, except maybe when Amazon shipped a few copies of Lady Gaga’s latest album... Read more »

October 29, 2011 | Undercover Fans

Samantha Rutter, Staff Writer
October 29, 2011

October 28, 2011 | An Extra Pep in their Step

Emily Kowal, Web News Editor
October 28, 2011

8:00 a.m. Senior girls dress up in blue and white to show school spirit for the annual pep rally.

Evolution of the Halloween Costume

Leah Bitsky, Features Editor
October 28, 2011

Toddler As a toddler, I didn’t give a heck as to what I would be for Halloween, just as long as my night ended with a pillowcase full of king-sized snickers and jumbo-sized bubble-tape. (To those of you who give out Sweet Tarts and Nerds, you know who you are, and you should be ashamed of yourself.... Read more »

Fall Fashion

Deanna Schreiber, A&E Editor
October 28, 2011

As the temperature begins to descend, it’s time to hang up those vintage shorts and put away your gladiators. Fall has arrived. Pull out the sweaters and boots from the back of your closet because this season there are plenty of hot new trends to look out for. Big Sweaters The fashion trends of the... Read more »

Out of the Spotlight, Pit Orchestra Still Shines

Emily Goldberg, Web Managing Editor
October 28, 2011

When Staples’ fall production of “West Side Story” opens on Nov. 11, student actors, actresses, singers, and dancers will have their chance to shine. However, the audience will still only see half the story. In fact, the 26 students who sit beneath the stage as members of the pit orchestra hope... Read more »

Students Start Local Jazz Group

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011

In high school years, many students begin searching for their niche or passion. Many turn to sports, others choose acting. However, for these five students, it’s all that jazz. Austin Alianiello ’12, tenor saxaphone player, Mike Ljungberg ’12, drummer, Olivia Kapell ’14, bassist, Brian... Read more »

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